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Brazil’s Petrobras joins diesel subsidy plan

18 March 2026

Petrobras said its board approved participation in a federal diesel subsidy programme under Provisional Measure 1,340, aimed at supporting fuel sales in the domestic market.

Nigeria advances 50-block oil auction to bidding stage

18 March 2026

Nigeria has moved its 2025 oil licensing round into the bidding phase after regulators shortlisted qualified firms to compete for 50 oil and gas blocks, marking a key step in one of the country’s most closely watched upstream investment exercises

Pakistan warns of post-April LNG gap as supplies start to dry up

18 March 2026

Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum has been warned that the country could face difficulties meeting gas demand in the power sector after April 14, as imported LNG supplies are set to lapse.

Ukraine and Romania in early talks on Black Sea gas development

18 March 2026

Naftogaz is in early-stage discussions with OMV Petrom over the potential joint development of a gas field in the Black Sea, in a move that could bolster regional energy security once the war ends.

Ukraine doubles biomethane capacity with launch of new plant

18 March 2026

Ukraine has significantly expanded its renewable gas sector with the launch of a sixth biomethane plant, effectively doubling the country’s production capacity.

Hormuz tensions raise inflation and energy security risks for Africa, says senior investment analyst

18 March 2026

A senior investment analyst examines how the ongoing Middle East military conflict and rapidly climbing oil and gas prices are affecting African economies, supply chains and cost of living.

Kenya’s KenGen expands geothermal expertise to Bhutan and other countries

18 March 2026

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) (NSE:KEGN) is extending its geothermal power expertise to the Kingdom of Bhutan, joining five other countries where the firm is supporting clean energy development

BP confirms Angola Quiluma start-up of gas production from Angola’s Quiluma field

18 March 2026

BP has started gas production at Angola’s Quiluma field, as the New Gas Consortium project supplies feedstock to the Angola LNG plant and strengthens the country’s position in global gas markets.

Algeria boosts LNG exports as global supply disruptions reshape energy flows

18 March 2026

Algeria’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports are surging amid escalating regional tensions and shipping constraints in the Strait of Hormuz

New fuel pipeline between Slovakia and Hungary approved by cabinet in Bratislava

18 March 2026

The Slovak cabinet approved the construction of a new fuel pipeline between Slovakia and Hungary.

Rising oil prices threaten Tunisia’s economy amid Middle East tensions

18 March 2026

Tunisia is increasingly exposed to the economic fallout of the ongoing Middle East tensions, mainly owing to the country’s reliance on imported energy.

South32 shuts down Mozambican aluminium smelter Mozal over high electricity cost

18 March 2026

South32 Limited (ASX/JSE:S32) has placed its aluminium smelter in Mozambique on care and maintenance after it failed to secure an affordable electricity tariff

Mauritius picks French renewables firm Seaturns to build 10MW farm

18 March 2026

French wave energy developer Seaturns has won a tender to launch a pre-commercial offshore energy farm in Mauritius, Modern Power Systems writes.

KazTransOil expects to export 474,000 tonnes of crude via CPC in March

18 March 2026

Kazakhstan’s state pipeline operator KazTransOil (KZ: KZTO) said it expects to export 474,000 tonnes of crude via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) pipeline that runs to Russia's Black Sea coast in March.

Chinese battery material producer Putailai invests $297mn in Malaysian plant

18 March 2026

Chinese battery materials producer Putailai is redirecting its global expansion strategy toward Southeast Asia, announcing a $297mn investment in a new lithium-ion battery anode materials plant in Malaysia.

Indonesia to accelerate 100 GW solar push through decentralisation

18 March 2026

Indonesia is laying the groundwork for one of the most ambitious renewable energy programmes in the developing world.

Singapore moves forward to tackle water scarcity through energy efficiency

18 March 2026

Singapore has marked a new phase in its water strategy, as a different constraint is emerging and its water challenge is no longer primarily about supply; it is increasingly about energy.

Philippines plans $430mn Mindoro grid link project

18 March 2026

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will invest PHP23.9bn ($430mn) to build a submarine cable linking Batangas to Mindoro, aiming to connect the island to the Luzon grid and improve power supply reliability.

Spain backs Cuba solar rollout as outages spur decentralised energy push

18 March 2026

Cuba is set to receive solar panels and humanitarian aid from Spain while expanding domestic photovoltaic installations to mitigate persistent power shortages, according to official announcements

India strengthens transmission framework to support renewable energy expansion

18 March 2026

The government has reinforced regulatory and infrastructure measures to ensure seamless grid integration of renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS).

India denies media reports of Iran tanker swap deal

18 March 2026

New Delhi is navigating a delicate balance between its energy dependence on Gulf suppliers.